Bat Box.mp4
Go batty at The Sill this October half term. Join a National Park ranger to learn all about the bats in Northumberland National Park and the work we do to care for them. Our friendly and knowledgeable rangers will help you create your own bat box to help you care for the bats at home.
Book now by visiting the 'What's On' page on our website.
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Are you feeling spooky this Halloween? Come along to The Sill and take part in our Halloween Lantern Making sessions on 31 October. You can make your Halloween Lanterns throughout the day from 10am - 2pm with each session lasting 30 minutes.
Book your session now by visiting the 'What's On' page on our website. See you there for a spook-tacular day!
waxcap promo.mp4
Do you fancy a bit of a different walk this weekend? Come join us for a Waxcap Wander with ranger Shaun this Saturday!
Shaun will point out how to spot these ancient grassland jewels and share with you why they are such a special addition to the Hadrian’s Wall habitat. The walk will be gentle, cover around 2 miles and start from the Sill at 2pm.
We have limited spaces remaining so head over to the 'What's On' page on our website and book your place now!
Sycamore Gap one year on ad .mp4
Visit The Sill to see the Sycamore Gap: One Year On exhibition.
Reconnect with the tree and make a promise to nature that may be incorporated into the second and final phase of the exhibition, set to open at The Sill in spring 2025.
This project is supported by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland through funds and gifts from its family and business donors:
North East Roots Fund
The Linden Family Fund
Michael and Christine Heppell Fund
Duncan and Sarah Davidson Fund
Vital Community Fund
Nadara, formerly Ventient Energy
@thesillnorthumberland
📷 The Bigger Picture
choir video.mp4
At the weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting Song Reivers Community Choir and Tynedale Community Choir singing live at @thesillnorthumberland. The choirs performed to mark the one year anniversary of the Sycamore Gap Tree and the opening of the new exhibition, Sycamore Gap: One Year On.
Sycamore Gap one year on ad .mp4
Visit The Sill to reconnect with the tree one year on, and make promises to nature, which will be included into the second and final phase of the exhibition, where the wood will reach its final home at The Sill, set to open by Easter 2025, in the permanent exhibition space.
This project is supported by the Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland through funds and gifts from its family and business donors:
North East Roots Fund
The Linden Family Fund
Michael and Christine Heppell Fund
Duncan and Sarah Davidson Fund
Vital Community Fund
Nadara, formerly Ventient Energy
Northumberland National Park
📷 The Bigger Picture
gen z script final final.mp4
Alison and Michael definitely understood the assignment, demonstrating the reasons for coming to The Sill. Whether you need a quick coffee break and a look around the shop or an information point to help with your adventures, The Sill is the place for you.
See you there!
As part of the @visithadrianswall Illuminated Sheep Trail 2024 along Hadrian's Wall, we have two members of the flock at The Sill and Walltown. Head into Northumberland National Park and come meet Woolly Wanderer and Stargrazer. Be sure to get your photos with them now! #FindTheFlock #Sheep #IlluminatedSheep
It's great to see everyone enjoying the outdoors. Please continue to care for nature and ensure you aren't causing damage and disturbance by leaving the Park without a trace. Respect. Protect. Enjoy!
It's your LAST chance to visit Shaun at The Sill this summer as our Love your Landscape exhibition ends on 8 September.
Come along and take a look at the real film sets and props from @aardman, learn more about our landscape here in Northumberland, and take pictures with each member from @wildinart's #FindtheFlock trail.
Don't miss out!
Take care around around rivers and streams in the park. Water can be cold even on warm days and strong currents can be disguised.
find the shaun- amended.mp4
Are you feeling competitive?
Try to find the small @shaunthesheep cutout hidden in our Love your Landscape exhibition at The Sill. Let us know in the comments how many you got right and be sure to share with your friends and family to see if they can beat your score!
Come visit Shaun at The Sill this summer for a great day out, he is here till 8 September, see you there!
@aardmananimations @wildinart #ShaunAtTheSill
